Planning

Management of Catering & Hospitality

WOKINGHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Planning

29 Apr 2025 at 10:34

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process described is being conducted by Wokingham Borough Council, a public authority in the sub-central government sector, located in Wokingham, UK. The tender is titled "Management of Catering & Hospitality" and falls under the canteen and catering services category, with services to be delivered across various UK regions, including UKC to UKK. The current procurement stage is planning, with the document published on 29th April 2025. The open procedure will proceed with a planned contract valued at £5,000,000, set to commence on 1st March 2027 and potentially extend until 28th February 2033, with renewal options. A future notice is anticipated on 1st September 2026.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the catering and hospitality sectors, particularly those experienced in providing high-quality, cost-effective food and beverage services. Businesses that can align with community and economic development strategies, especially those across multiple UK regions, will find this opportunity particularly appealing. The open procedure enhances accessibility for a wide range of businesses, allowing for competitive entry into the public catering sector with the potential for extended contracts and operational stability.

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Notice Title

Management of Catering & Hospitality

Notice Description

Outsourced operation of council-owned catering services to a commercial provider to deliver high-quality, affordable food and beverage services. This contract supports the council's community and economic development strategy.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0508fe
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017558-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services


CPV Codes

55500000 - Canteen and catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 202512 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Sep 20265 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2027 - 29 Feb 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WOKINGHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WOKINGHAM
Postcode
RG40 1BN
Post Town
Reading
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ16 Berkshire West
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Wokingham
Electoral Ward
Emmbrook
Westminster Constituency
Wokingham

Further Information

Notice Documents

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